Does anyone know if Trileptal can CURE partial seizures?

24 Dec 2010

Hi have you read the information about this drug on this website? I have looked in to research on other sites as well as this and have only come across a 50% success rate for this drug. I'm sure your doctor knows what he/she is doing, maybe there is further information that hasn't been published on the internet? There are a LOT of side effects and drug interactions though, so it might be worth your while just checking these. Enter the name of the drug at the top of drugs.com in the box provided to view information.
I haven't used this drug personally so can't give you information from personal experience. Good luck

21 Jan 2012

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "cure". Sometimes seizures can stop by themselves; generally if you are seizure-free for six months, you MAY be considered to be "over" your seizures,and your doctor may want to explore reducing or even eliminating your medication.

This is conditional on any medication you may be taking, and the duration of time you have been having seizures.

To get to the meat of your question, Trileptal is very effective on partial seizures. It is not effective for every patient, and some individuals are particularly prone to the side effects of the drug, which makes it a bad choice for them.